Franca (Bavaria 37)
2023 · 11.6 m · 2 cabins · 5 berths
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Weekly prices€1,600 · 24 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment2 cab · 5 berths (4+1) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Solid Mid-Range Choice The Bavaria 37 Franca is a sensible pick if you're looking for a comfortable 2-cabin cruiser without breaking the bank at €1,500/week. At 11.6 metres, she's manageable for couples or small families who want decent living space without the complexity of larger vessels.
Standout Comfort Features What catches the eye here is the practical kit: air conditioning, solar panels, radar, and an ice maker make cruising genuinely pleasant rather than rough-and-ready. The spinnaker and lazy bag suggest she's built for both performance sailing and relaxed cruising, which is the sweet spot for most charter clients.
Value Assessment At this price point with 2016 build quality and modern conveniences included, Franca represents decent value, though without knowing the base location, fuel costs, or damage deposit structure, it's hard to judge against competitors. The €0 deposit is unusual and worth clarifying before booking.
One Practical Note With just 2 cabins for 5 berths, sleeping arrangements will feel cosy rather than spacious if you're at full capacity, best suited to couples, one family, or friends who don't mind sharing cabin space. Check the base location carefully, as international flight connections vary hugely depending on where she's moored.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Leros, 55% of trips
If you're planning a yacht charter from Kos and the north Dodecanese, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Kalymnos was the most common first night out, at 29% of trips with a recorded first night. On 55% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from Kos and the north Dodecanese for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Kos and the north Dodecanese, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Top Overnight Stops
- Leros55%
- Kalymnos47%
- Nisyros28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Kalymnos · Leros · Lipsi
14% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Leros Marina · Greece
Based at Leros Marina, Greece . Franca is operated by Demo version.
Good to know
- Location
- Leros Marina · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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